Directions and levels: movement
I can combine travelling sideways and using different levels.
Directions and levels: movement
I can combine travelling sideways and using different levels.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: making the different levels clear to an audience involves precision.
- Think: selecting which actions to use to travel sideways requires effective decision-making.
- Feel: self-discipline enables us to try hard and focus on improving the quality of our ideas.
- Connect: clear actions support clear communication.
Keywords
Sideways - to the side, horizontal
Level - the height of an action, high, medium or low
Location - a particular place or position
Common misconception
Travelling sideways can only be performed by a side step.
There are many different ways to travel sideways, e.g. shuffling, stretching, wriggling, jumping.
To help you plan your year 3 physical education lesson on: Directions and levels: movement, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 3 physical education lesson on: Directions and levels: movement, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
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Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
